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Meet and Greet Service New arrivals can use the University’s Meet and Greet service, which runs from London Heathrow airport. We want to make sure that your first journey to Swansea is as smooth as possible, so we offer this service to all new International and EU students at a small cost per student. Details of the service, including costs, pick up times and pick up locations will be available on the website close to the time. You will also be sent details in our regular emails that you will receive from us after submitting an application.

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Getting to SwanseaIf you are not able to use the meet and greet service, or if you are arriving at an airport other than London Heathrow, you will need to make your own way to Swansea.

Unfortunately the International Development Office is unable to make travel bookings on your behalf; however, we can provide you with information on the best way to get here.

London Heathrow Airport or London Gatwick Airport: The National Express coach company runs buses directly from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports to Swansea. This is the cheapest and easiest way to travel. Transfer times are approximately 4 hours (Heathrow) and 5.5 hours (Gatwick).

For further information, please visit the National Express website: www.nationalexpress.com

You can also travel by train from both Heathrow and Gatwick Airport.

Information on rail services can be found on the National Rail Enquiries website: www.nationalrail.co.uk

Swansea Bus Station or Train Station: If you are arriving at Swansea Bus Station or Train Station, we suggest you take a taxi to the University. There are taxi ranks outside both the bus station and the train station.

If you wish to utilise public transport, Swansea operates a metro bus service (Long Purple Bus – No. 4) that departs from the train station and central bus station and it stops outside Fulton House on the University’s Singelton campus.

Hendrefoelan Student Village: From Swansea Bus Station, we advise you to take a taxi to the Student Village but Bus No.82A departs from the main bus station and stops outside the Residential Services Building.

For Swansea City bus timetables, please visit: www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/south_west_wales/journey_planning/timetables

Cardiff Airport Cardiff Airport is the airport closest to Swansea. There is no direct bus link to Swansea, however, you can catch a shuttle train from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central Station. From there you can catch a train, National Express or Greyhound coach to Swansea. Travel from Cardiff Central Station to Swansea takes about 1 hour.

Further information can be found at the Airport Information Desk upon arrival or on the Cardiff International Airport website: www.cardiff-airport.com/en/airport

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If you are a prospective international student and would like more information about studying in Swansea University, you can contact us by:

Web: www.swansea.ac.uk/international Email: [email protected]: +44 (0)1792 602600Fax: +44 (0)1792 295839

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ContentsWelcome 2Scholarships 3Why Choose Swansea 4

Research & Industry Links 6Work Experience, Internships and Volunteering 10 Go Further… Go Global 12Our Location 14Accommodation 16Student Services 20Students’ Union 21Sport 22The City of Swansea 24Wales 26

UK 28Study Options at Swansea University 30International Pathways 31English language Training Services 32Short Term Study Programmes 34Course Directory 37Accounting & Finance 38Bioscience 39Business & Management 40 Computer Science 41Economics 41Engineering 42English Language & Literature 44Geography 44

History & Classics 45Human & Health Sciences 45Languages, Translation & Communications 46Law & Criminology 46Mathematics 47Medicine 47Physics 48Psychology 49Political & Cultural Studies 49The Application Process 50 Finance 51 Find Out More 52How to get to Swansea University 53

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Swansea University is ambitious for its

students, staff, and for the institution as

a whole. We are on a steep upward

trajectory making rapid progress towards

our aspiration of being one of the top

200 universities in the world by our

centenary in 2020.

Our University community thrives on exploration and discovery, and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

We are comfortably one of the top 30 research intensive universities in the UK in the recent government-sponsored review of the quality of research in every university (The Research Excellence Framework – REF2014). Ninety per cent of Swansea’s research was judged to be internationally excellent in its impact and a third of our research is now classed as world-leading. This means that our students are taught by, and work alongside, some of the best academic staff in the country and even the world.

We aim to deliver an outstanding student experience that provides a lifetime of fantastic memories, matched by courses which equip you with high-level skills and boost your employability.

The momentum we have gained as one of the UK’s most ambitious, research-led universities has made us a natural university of choice for a great many talented students, and the increases in applications to study here are a clear indication of our success.

I believe that we’ve struck the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by a superb quality of life and our exciting campus development plans will herald a new era for the University.

I hope you’ll join us.

Professor Richard B. DaviesVice-Chancellor

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In recognition of the high calibre of many international students choosing to study at Swansea University and to reward academic excellence, we award International Excellence Scholarships at both undergraduate and postgraduate taught level. We also award subject-specific scholarships and Institutional Partner Bursaries.

For full scholarship information please visit:

www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/fees-and-funding

Do you have any questions about scholarships and bursaries? Go to our ‘Ask us anything page’ to contact us: www.swansea.ac.uk/international/contactus/makeanenquiry

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Our mission is to provide an environment of research excellence, hosting research that is world-leading, globally collaborative, and internationally recognised.

In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) Swansea University climbed comfortably into the top 30 universities in the UK. Our research was rated 26th in the UK, up from 52nd in 2008 labelled as the “biggest leap by a research-intensive institution” by the Times Higher.

Globally excellent and world-leading research is produced across all disciplines, with particular strengths displayed across Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (the STEM subjects), Medicine and Life Science, Social Science and the Arts and Humanities.

leading the waySwansea University’s researchers are pushing back the boundaries of scientific and academic thought – undertaking research that has global significance and touches every aspect of society, from culture, climate change, and business, to engineering, science, health and well-being.

Many of our researchers are recognised internationally for their contributions to their field, and our collaborative links with industry are amongst the best in the UK. www.swansea.ac.uk/research

A research-led University

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What can a research-led university offer students?research-led teachingTeaching at all levels is research-led or research informed, meaning that courses will incorporate the latest research and be relevant to your career. Our academic departments are in touch with breaking developments in their field which make for dynamic and interesting courses that cannot be found in a text book.

Studying in a research-led university means that you benefit from the knowledge and skills of internationally renowned academics at the top of their game; they can explain material more easily and have a shared passion and enthusiasm for the subject.

recognitionDuring your time at Swansea University you will have access to some of the greatest minds in your chosen field. This expertise is recognised across the globe in both the workplace and academic circles.

This recognition adds credibility to your own qualification and provides you with extensive networking opportunities.

Investment and facilitiesIn 2013/14 the annual research income was £55 million. Research-led institutions like Swansea attract more funding and investment, which contributes towards excellent facilities essential for cutting-edge research. Students at the University benefit from the use of the latest technologies within their field whilst studying on our campuses.

Benefiting from our world-class researchOur academic staff are research-active, making teaching dynamic, relevant and up-to-date. You can be inspired by the people who have written key texts for your course and learn about new theories and technologies as they are being developed.

Innovative learning and teachingWe are always looking for innovative ways to add value to your learning experience.

The Swansea Academy of Learning and Teaching (SALT) was established in 2009 to ensure we continue to offer an excellent learning experience and make the most of emerging teaching technologies.

We already use a wide range of methods and technologies, such as scenario simulations, blogs, podcasts, social networking and interactive lectures.

Our Blackboard virtual learning environment facilitates online learning and teaching, giving you access to course materials, as well as areas for group work, discussions, and exchanging ideas.

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Industry linksCollaboration with commercial and industrial partners is at the core of our research strategy. We have industry links which are amongst the best in the UK. Organisations that have supported the University’s research activities include:

Swansea Paid Internship network (SPIn)SPIN provides opportunities for students to take six to eight-week paid work placements with our network of industry partners. Students must apply for available positions through the University. The application and interview procedure is a training opportunity in itself as students will receive guidance and support from our Careers and Employability Service.

www.swansea.ac.uk/ employability-academy/spin

WoW – Week of WorkWoW provides students a week of graduate level work experience with an employer in order to help prepare for life after study.

www.swansea.ac.uk/work-placements

Discovery – Student volunteering SwanseaDiscovery is a registered charity that has been established for over 40 years. Hundreds of student volunteers get involved with a wide range of projects across the City of Swansea and beyond.

www.swansea.ac.uk/discovery

Industry PlacementsSome of our degrees have industry placement years which allows students an opportunity to work in the UK as part of their study and under one visa. Most placements are paid and supported by the academic departments.

Get ready for Work eventThis annual event is arranged by the Swansea Employability Academy and the Careers and Employability Service. The event runs sessions such as:

• How to network with confidence

• Meet the employers

• Writing an effective CV and covering letter

• How do I develop my interview skills?

Careers and employability ServiceOur help desk is based in the library, and we have extensive information resources to help you plan your future. Careers Advisers are available Monday to Friday for guidance on any careers related issue, and you will also find our website helpful:

www.swansea.ac.uk/careers

Serious about your skillsOur long history of working with business, industry, commerce and the public sector enables us to add real value to your education.

Many of the University’s courses are accredited by professional bodies, offer placements with industry, and provide opportunities to apply knowledge in a practical setting. Organisations accrediting courses at the University include:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

• British Computer Society

• British Council

• British Psychological Society

• Care Council for Wales

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

• Chartered Institute of Marketing

• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

• General Medical Council

• Health Professionals Council

• Hearing Aid Council

• Institute of Civil Engineers

• Institute of Design Engineers

• Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

• Institute of Physics

• Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine

• Institution of Chemical Engineers

• Institution of Engineering and Technology

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers

• Law Society

• Nursing and Midwifery Council

• Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists

• Royal Aeronautical Society

• Solicitors Regulation Authority

• Welsh Law Society

Work experience, Internships and volunteering

Work Placements & Internships

Creating employable Graduates Our long history of working closely with industry ensures our degrees meet employers’ needs. A degree is important for getting a great job, but employers look for much more than a degree when choosing graduates to employ. Gaining experience and developing skills whilst studying and during vacation periods will give you a competitive edge.

We are dedicated to making our students more employable and creating global graduates through our degrees. Swansea University provides opportunities for all students, which include:

of graduates in employment or further study within six months

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What was your immediate reaction when you found out you got this placement?

It’s a really good opportunity for me to gain experience from someone who’s an investor and entrepreneur. It’s the type of field I want to go into and a great opportunity for me!

How do you think the experience will benefit you? In confidence, skills, etc?

I feel I will learn a lot about cultural differences, as I will get to meet new people and ideas. Hopefully, it will help me grow as an individual.

Do you think that work experience is a fundamental attribute to obtaining a job in this current climate and how do you think this opportunity will affect your future career prospects?

I think it’s very important for students to get work experience while you’re still studying, even in first year you should start looking at job opportunities, as you don’t know where or when you will get a job. I think it will help my CV immensely to be working with such a powerful figure as Sir Terry Matthews. Hopefully, it will put me on a different level from everybody else. I think the University should definitely continue to facilitate a program whereby local firms or companies get involved, as it really does help. Having good grades isn’t everything and experience helps differentiate you from the rest!

Simba Khatai is 21 and studied Business and Economics. He travelled to Canada to visit Sir Terry Matthews, Wales’ first billionaire and Swansea Alumnus who owns the IT company Wesley Clover.

Receiving the great news to spend a week on the new Swansea University campus construction site with VINCI had me completely excited and keen to make the best out of the five days I had been offered. Arriving to site at around 7:30 am every morning, the day would start with a nice informative chat with one of the seniors working on site, varying from the project director, construction manager to the structural and drainage engineers. This interesting internship played a great part in training and enhancing my experiences in various practical skills. I spent five hours a day surveying different blocks on site such as the future residential buildings, taking measurements for a number of buildings and also levelling certain areas where the future academic buildings were going to be placed. The great experience has certainly developed my team work ability, time management and quick decision-making.

Mousa Dahabreh is an MEng Civil Engineering student from Jordan who completed a short term work placement arranged by the University’s WoW programme.

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After reviewing information on Swansea University’s location, and the course’s content and reputation, I decided that Swansea was the ideal place for me to study.“

Adam decided to transfer to a four year course, to enable him to take up the opportunity of a year’s study abroad, which he spent at the University of New South Wales in Australia.

“As well as having a transformational effect on me personally, entering the global jobs market with experience of living and studying in three different countries on three different continents will hopefully make me eminently more employable than if I had continued my studies in Hong Kong.

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Adam Chan – Student Case Study

Adam first came to Swansea in 2011 as an international student from Hong Kong, to undertake a three year BSc Psychology degree course in the Department of Psychology. Adam said:

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Go Further… Go Global

Where can you go?* Swansea University has links with more than 100 partner universities and organisations in many countries around the world.

These currently include:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France,

Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands,

New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Zambia.

* Your choice of destination may be dependent on your degree scheme. Availability varies each year.

Study and Work Abroad options

Study and Work Abroad: If your degree scheme allows, you may have the opportunity to spend a year or semester at a partner institution or gain international experience through a work placement.

Summer and Short Programmes: We also offer a variety of summer or short programmes, many of which are open to students of all disciplines. Current destinations include China, India, North America, Japan, Africa, Australasia and Europe.

For more information, please visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/gofurther

Global opportunities with Swansea University

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At Swansea, we offer you more than just a UK-based educational experience. With links to more than one hundred partner universities and organisations in exciting destinations around the world, Swansea University aims to offer you the opportunity to go global and develop transferable skills to help your future career.

Employers acknowledge that spending time abroad, as part of a study, work or cultural placement:

• Builds confidence, self-awareness and maturity

• Develops a global perspective

• Facilitates adaptability to new environments and challenges

• Improves communication and language skills

My time abroad was spent in Gothenburg, interning at Volvo Car Corporation in their Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Climate department. My internship was a truly enriching experience both professionally and personally. With CFD analysis, I have gained a wealth of knowledge on a very modern and popular engineering technique, and have seen its application in corporate-scale cases today. I worked alongside many colleagues, from different departments, and of all ages and backgrounds, which furthered my professional development and ability to communicate with others. Ultimately, I truly believe learning from other cultures has been an invaluable experience.

Jack Hailstone – Student Case Study

Jack is studying Chemical Engineering at Swansea. He spent a semester in Sweden on a work placement as part of his degree.

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Swansea is a dual campus University on the bay. Each campus is close to the beach and a short distance to the city centre.

Each campus provides academic and research space, as well as student accommodation.

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Bay Campus

City Centre

Singleton Park Campus

Sports village

Singleton Park Campus established 1920 –

for College of Arts & Humanities, College of Human & Health Science, College of Law, Swansea Medical School and the College of Science.

Bay Campus established 2015 –

for College of Engineering and the School of Management.

our location

Singleton Park Campus

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• Supermarket selling local and international produce

• Sports facilities/Sports Village• Library• Book store• Clothing store• Taliesin Arts Centre/Cinema• Entertainment venue• Doctors surgery

• Dentist• Student Services• Nursery (fees payable)• Post Office• Bank• Mosque• Travel shop• ATMs

Investing in your future

Over £500 million invested into facilities and development at Swansea University, including Bay Campus construction and Singleton Park Campus redevelopment.

Facilities:

• Student accommodation • Cafes, coffee shops such as Starbucks

and Costa and restaurants serving Halal food and international cuisine

Bay Campus

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Accommodation

For more information about accommodation, including length of contract, prices and facilities, please visit:

www.swansea.ac.uk/accommodation Contact us: Tel: +44 (0)1792 295101 Email: [email protected]

Singleton Park Campus residencesRooms are fully-furnished, some have private bathrooms, with a shared kitchen and dining area – ideal for helping you to settle into student life and meet new friends quickly and easily.

There are two meal options when living in Singleton Park Campus Residences:

• Self-catered (no food included)

• Part-catered (catering card included). Excellent value with £25 worth of meals per week included in your residence fees.

You will receive a catering card to use at any of the University’s food outlets.

Budget: middle – premium range

Estimated distances:

Bus: City centre – 15 minutes Bay Campus – 20 minutes

Cycle: City centre – 15 minutes Bay Campus – 25 minutes

Walk: City centre – 35 minutes Bay Campus – 55 minutes

Hendrefoelan Student villageThe Village is approximately 15 minutes from the Singleton Park Campus and 30 minutes from the Bay Campus. Rooms are private with shared facilities and self-catered. The rate per room compares favourably with private sector accommodation. Student life at The Village is sociable, supportive and you will benefit from:

• The Wonky Sheep, the on-site bar with big screen TV showing sports events

• A convenience store

• A regular bus service during term-time going onto campus

• Sports pitch

• Local shops, take away food restaurants and other amenities are close by

Budget: low – middle range


Bus: City centre -– 15 minutes Singleton Park Campus – 15 minutes Bay Campus – 30 minutes

Cycle: City centre -–15 minutes Singleton Park Campus – 20 minutes Bay Campus – 50 minutes

Walk: City centre – 45 minutes Singleton Park Campus – 45 minutes Bay Campus – 70 minutes

Bay Campus residences Rooms on the new campus are self-catered and fully furnished with private bathrooms. A small number of twin rooms, wheelchair accessible rooms and one and two bedroom apartments are also available.

Rooms on the new Bay Campus have a modern design with college style buildings built around courtyards with social spaces. Rooms are close to academic life as well as all facilities on campus, such as shops, lecture theatres and cafes.

Budget: premium


Bus: City centre – 15 minutes Singleton Park Campus – 20 minutes

Cycle: City centre –15 minutes Singleton Park Campus – 25 minutes

Walk: City centre – 45 minutes Singleton Park Campus – 55 minutes

Beck HouseWe have a number of family apartments at our quiet residence Beck House. Tenancies are 51 weeks long which often suits postgraduate and international students.

There is a mix of standard and en-suite rooms for couples and families.

Budget: low – premium


Bus: City centre – 10 minutes Singleton Park Campus – 5 minutes Bay Campus – 20 minutes

Cycle: City centre – 5 minutes Singleton Park Campus – 5 minutes Bay Campus – 30 minutes

Walk: City centre – 15 minutes Singleton Park Campus – 10 minutes Bay Campus – 50 minutes

Private Accommodation

Students can also choose to live in private accommodation, which is sometimes shared with other students. Houses are located in the local area, all within walking distance of the campus.

If you would prefer to live off campus, you will be pleased to know that there is a good supply of quality private sector student accommodation in Swansea. Our letting agency, Student Accommodation Services (SAS Lettings) manages over 120 properties as well as an on-line database with over 1,000 rooms in popular student areas around campus and city centre, which are close to shops, eating places and other amenities.

Please visit the website: www.swansea.ac.uk/accommodation/saslettings

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ’SWhere can I find out about accommodation in Swansea?Our brochure ‘Accommodating Success’ (available from our website) and Residential Services web pages contains complete information on all our residences.

If I apply for University accommodation am I guaranteed a room?You need to apply for accommodation by 30 June and fulfil the requirements of your academic offer from the University to be guaranteed accommodation. However, we do not guarantee you will be allocated your first choice of room.

What happens if I don’t pay my accommodation deposit before I arrive? Will I still have my room?If you don’t pay your reservation deposit your room will be cancelled and you will not have accommodation when you arrive if you don’t reapply.

Can I book a room when I arrive in Swansea?No, students must book their accommodation in advance. If you arrive on campus without making a booking, you will need to check into a hotel or alternative temporary accommodation close by, as we may not have a room available or ready for your arrival.

Can I request a specific residence?Yes. Under ‘additional information’ on the application form, however we cannot guarantee we can meet your request.

How are rooms allocated? Will I be studying with students on the same course?There will be a mixture of courses and nationalities mixed together. We will take into consideration the age of students living together.

Can I request to live in alcohol free or same sex accommodation?Yes. This is available on request and you must specify on your application form if you would like to live in one of these areas.

It is essential that University and private accommodation is booked in advance to avoid any inconvenience on your arrival. Please see our website for information on how to book accommodation:

www.swansea.ac.uk/accommodation

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February Applications are open for new students. If you have an offer from us, you can make an application as soon as possible after the opening date.

June30th June is the last day for University accommodation to be guaranteed. Accommodation applications are still open after this date so please continue to apply online. Other options are available if University accommodation cannot be guaranteed or offered.

July4th July – summer accommodation is available (applicable for – pre-sessional English programme students).

16th July is the approximate date students with unconditional offers will receive an offer for accommodation.

AugustClearing applications open –please check the website for the exact date.

Accommodation offers are being sent out weekly, please check your accommodation account.

SeptemberStaff are still busy allocating accommodation and sending out offers every Wednesday.

Accommodation Timeline

Applying for accommodation

You can apply for accommodation when you get an offer to study with us and when the online system is open, usually in February. Step by step guidance is available on our website along with key dates and deadlines. Please visit the accommodation pages listed below.

residence Fees The following table shows just some examples of the accommodation available. Prices are also for 2015 entry. Tenancy agreements range from 40 weeks for undergraduate and up to 51 weeks for postgraduate, so the annual cost of accommodation will vary. Accommodation for English language training students is also priced per week and contracted for the duration of the course.

For a full list of available accommodation and 2016 prices, please visit the website:

www.swansea.ac.uk/accommodation

online resources for international studentsTake a look inside the rooms in our residences using our virtual tour: www.360virtualtours.co.uk/tours/swanseauniaccom/bedroom1_campus.swf

View hundreds of photos of our residences on Flickr www.flickr.com/photos/89466708@N06/sets

Residence Accommodation type Weekly fee

Singleton Park: Kilvey & Rhossili

Part-catered, standard £126

Singleton Park: Caswell, Horton Langland, Oxwich, Penmaen, Preseli

Self-catered, en suite £111 – £139

Hendrefoelan Student Village

Self-catered, standard £86

Bay Campus Self-catered, en suite £120 – £206

Ty Beck House Self-catered £95 – £120

For a full list of options and prices, visit the website.

Free Wi-Fi in all of our residences

live by the sea!Free Wi-Fi

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Taking Care of youSwansea’s International Student Advisory Service (ISAS)As an international student at Swansea University, you (and your family) will benefit from the information, advice and support offered by ISAS which is free of charge.

We provide information and advice on: • non-academic matters, including immigration

advice and services, to all international (non-UK) students and their dependants. Includes visa extensions

• issues such as working in the UK• driving in the UK• healthcare• obtaining visas to travel to other countries• keeping in touch with other international

students in Swansea

ISAS operates according to the UKCISA/AISA Code of Ethics and meets the strict rules and standards of the Immigration Services Commissioner.

All students at Swansea University benefit from access to the Student Services Department, which provides information, advice and support on a wide range of issues.

For more information on the services featured in this section, please visit:

www.swansea.ac.uk/student- support-services

The Money Advice and Support office – Helping students with all things money relatedThe Money Advice and Support Office helps with planning, budgeting advice and access to scholarships and bursaries. It also offers advice and assistance to students who may be facing financial difficulties.

The advice is free of charge and officers will provide impartial and non-judgemental advice whilst taking the issue of personal privacy seriously. All matters are discussed in complete confidence.

For more information, please visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/money-advice

Disability office & Wellbeing ServicesIf you experience any physical, medical or mental health condition or a specific learning difficulty (e.g. Dyslexia) that requires additional support, you are encouraged to contact the Disability Office or Wellbeing Service to ensure that you have the same opportunities as everyone else.

We also have a doctor and dentist surgery on campus for your convenience.

For more information, please visit:

www.swansea.ac.uk/disability-office or www.swansea.ac.uk/wellbeing

your FaithThe campus-based Chaplaincy Centre is provided by a team of six chaplains from the Anglican (Church in Wales), Baptist, Greek Orthodox, Methodist, Roman Catholic, and United Reformed Church. They work together to support the spiritual life of the University community, regardless of race, status or faith.

We are one of the few universities in the UK to have a mosque on campus – proud winners of the UK’s Best Mosque Provision award from the Federation of Islamic Students.

The University also has a Jewish community, and other faiths are supported by student societies and groups.

For more information, please visit:

www.swansea.ac.uk/isas

Tel: 00 44 (0)1792 602000 Email: [email protected]

Student Services

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Working for you Swansea University’s Students’ Union will be at the heart of your student experience from the moment you arrive until the day you graduate. People view student life in different ways but everybody agrees on one thing: it’s what you make it. You can be confident that the Union works hard to represent your voice, give you the opportunities you need, and ensure your safety and welfare as a student. It also brings students together through the excellent social calendar you would expect of such a vibrant community.

When you become a student at Swansea University, you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union, which is affiliated to the National Union of Students. The Union is student-led and has a strong track record in bringing students together on the issues that matter. The Students’ Union has seven full-time elected officers and a number of volunteer part-time elected officers to represent you at every level, from University committee meetings to national demonstrations. You will also have plenty of opportunities to get your voice heard through our fortnightly newspaper Waterfront, the Ents magazine, our website and our very own radio station. www.xtreme.org

Swansea University Students’ Union

Get involvedThe Students’ Union has over one hundred societies and sports clubs. You’re likely to find something that matches your interests, and you’ll certainly get the support you need to be involved in practically anything you can think of. Getting involved in societies can also boost your employability. The skills you gain from running events, organising people, holding positions of responsibility, or managing budgets will add real value to your CV. You could also represent your fellow students as a Course Representative.

Supporting youYour safety and well-being is paramount. The Students’ Union runs an advice centre offering guidance on matters such as finance and housing, consumer protection and course-related difficulties.

our Students’ Union supports

over 80 societies

Islamic / Japanese / Palestinian /

Malaysian / Nigerian / Pakistani /

Scandinavian / Brazilian / Chinese

/ Hong Kong / Indian / Iranian /

Yoga / Sci-Fi / Gaming / Investment

and Finance / and many more!

www.swansea-union.co.uk/activities

Joining a club or society is a great

way to meet like-minded people and

make new friends. It can also give

you valuable transferable skills

for gaining future employment

– especially if you take a lead

role in the group.

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Swansea is the Welsh Capital for Sport and Swansea University is proud to be a true sporting university. Whether you devote your life to sport or enjoy a recreational approach, Swansea University encourages sporting activity at every level.

Our beautiful natural environment and state-of- the-art facilities make Swansea the obvious choice for fitness and wellbeing together with your studies.

Sport for AllSwansea has a wide choice of over 50 student sporting clubs. Our aim is to get as many students active and enjoying sport as possible and to be accessible to all of our community. From sporting clubs, to recreational facilities to exercise classes there is always something available to keep you active!

Beach and Water Sports Centre The Great Britain Swimming squad, have their Intensive Training Centre based on University facilities. Many Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth and World Championship athletes have studied at Swansea University.

Sports FacilitiesOur £20 million Sports Village is home to:

• Wales National Pool Swansea – an outstanding 50m pool facility that hosts professional swimming competitions, offers recreational swimming and fitness classes.

• fully equipped Uni Gym with over 80 fitness stations

• indoor training centre

• climbing wall

• physiotherapy suite and sports massage facilities

• multipurpose sports hall

• rugby pitches

• football pitches

• cricket squares

• tennis courts

• eight-lane athletics track

• all-weather pitches

• five-a-side courts

• lacrosse pitch

...Think SwanseaThink Sport...

www.swansea.ac.uk/sport

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We are Premier league! Swansea University is proud to have a strong and unique relationship with Swansea City FC – the Swans. Our Fairwood playing fields are Premier League-standard facilities, used by the Swans for training.

The Liberty Stadium is easy to get to from the University, with a local bus service going directly from the University campus.

To find out more about Swansea City FC, visit their official website:

www.swanseacity.net

Beach and Watersports Located on the foreshore, at the very heart of Swansea Bay, 360 Beach and Watersports offers a variety of sporting activities and training opportunities including kite surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, beach volleyball and more. This, together with the Wales National Pool and our coastal environment, means Swansea has one the best water sports offerings of any British University.

varsityThe Welsh Varsity Challenge is the biggest student event in Wales, and is the second largest of the British Varsity Games, behind the Oxford/Cambridge game. The competition finale is a game of rugby, the national game of Wales, which in 2015 took place in the home of Swansea City Football Premier League club and Ospreys Rugby Club, the Liberty Stadium, in front of a crowd of 18,000.

www.welshvarsity.com

Team Swansea

aikido American football archery badminton basketball body boarding boxing canoe cheerleading cricket equestrian football fencing golf hiking hockey jujitsu judo karting karate kickboxing kitesurfing lacrosse lifesaving mountain biking mountaineering netball pool rowing rugby league rugby union running sailing snowriders squash sub aqua surf swimming tae kwon do tennis triathlon ultimate frisbee windsurfing

The current sports clubs that the Students’ Union offer are:

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Get involved

your home away from home... a few reasons why you will love Swansea

Swansea a cosmopolitan,

friendly, coastal city in an area of ‘outstanding

natural beauty’

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Where bright futures begin

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Wales is both beautiful and accessible, only a few hours by road from cities like london

Wales is a proud and passionate nation.

People in Wales have a strong sense of its history and is a cultural experience unique from traditional Britain. Welsh is the oldest living language in Europe – we offer Welsh for Beginners classes if you want to learn.

We have a rich history that is shown in our landscape.

We’ve been conquered by the Celts, the Romans, the Saxons and the Vikings! We’ve looked after the remains of our past. You’ll discover ancient castles where famous battles were fought, fortresses built to keep invaders at bay, as well as more modern records of the industrial revolution, like our coal mines.

Wales gives you an added cultural experience.

All of our national museums and art galleries are free to enter, so you can soak up our history and learn what it means to be Welsh, and have a unique experience in the UK.

Visit Wales’ famous Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia National Parks. For more information visit:

www.visitwales.co.uk

www.breconbeacons.org

www.visitsnowdonia.info

Wales is both beautiful and accessible, only a few hours by road from cities like London, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool.

The Swansea University Students’ Union runs regular trips to places of historical and cultural interest around Wales and the UK.

The Eisteddfodd is a national annual festival that celebrates Welsh culture. The event takes place in different locations around Wales each year.

www.eisteddfod.org.uk/english

More about Wales, one of the UK’s Celtic nations.

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SnowdoniaRoman Baths – Bath Spa

Music cultureMusic is a huge part of Welsh and British culture, especially amongst young people. There are hundreds of musical genres and even more places to watch and listen to live music, from stadiums to small venues across the country.

www.visitbritain.com

see in the UKThings to

Stonehenge

Fashion The UK is well known for its fashion, so you may want to spend some time exploring the many shops in Swansea and other major UK cities such as Manchester, Birmingham and London which are easily accessible by train. We have everything on our doorstep in Swansea, from small boutique independent stores to popular high street names such as Zara and Topshop.

Sport Football, cricket, tennis, rugby, motorsport, to name just a few! The UK is famous for its success in many sports. Watching these sports live is an incredible experience – try it when you study with us.

The Lake District – Cumbria

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Big Ben

Tower Bridge – London

The royal Family Our monarchy is more than 1,000 years old – many of the royal ceremonies carried out today are steeped in history. The Royal connection with Wales is strong: the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Princess Catherine, live in North Wales, and Charles, the Prince of Wales, has a house close to Swansea. The Prince’s Foundation is involved in the architectural design of our Bay Campus’.

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Undergraduate StudyUK degree programmes can be tailored to your interests. At undergraduate level, some core topics will be compulsory but you can also choose from optional modules. This gives you the opportunity to specialise in key areas that could help you achieve your career goals.

How long is a UK undergraduate degree?Three years for a regular Bachelor degree, or four years if you choose to take a year abroad or an industrial placement as part of your studies. Check your course information online to see if this option is available to you, as it depends on the course.

What types of undergraduate degrees are there?

BSc – Bachelor of ScienceBA – Bachelor of Arts BEng – Bachelor of Engineering

(accredited by the Engineering Council)MEng – Masters’ degree awarded at

undergraduate levelMSci – Masters’ degree awarded at

undergraduate level

What are normal undergraduate entry requirements?Swansea’s average A level entry tariff is AAA (360 tariff points) to CCD (220 tariff points).

We have listed average entry requirements for each country here:

www.swansea.ac.uk/international/ students/requirements

We recommend you contact the Admissions Office at Swansea if you have questions about your qualifications: [email protected]

If you do not meet the entry requirements, you might be able to study a Foundation course with us which will prepare you for the undergraduate degree course.

Postgraduate Study UK postgraduate study requires you to use your own initiative, which really develops your thinking and research skills. On taught courses, postgraduate tutors and lecturers provide the framework of the course, but you are encouraged to pursue your own interests. With postgraduate research programmes, the main teaching method is original research, completed under academic supervision.

A postgraduate qualification is more likely to help you to secure a job and attract a higher salary, meaning you can be confident of getting a return on your investment in your postgraduate education.

With over 2,000 postgraduate students from over 100 countries, Swansea offers a thriving and dynamic postgraduate student community.

How long are UK postgraduate courses?

1 year taught postgraduate courses – MA, MSc, LLM, MBA, MRes2 years Masters by research – MPhil3 years Doctoral research – PhD, EngD

What are average postgraduate entry requirements?Taught postgraduate courses (MA, MSc, LLM, MBA) normally require the equivalent of an honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution.

Research courses (MRes, MPhil, PhD) normally require an upper level equivalent of an honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution or a Masters degree for PhD.

A full list of entry requirements by country can be found here: www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements

english language entry requirementsInternational applicants are expected to show a good level of English for entry into the UK and for our courses.

English language requirements are stated on the individual course pages online. In most cases, we require an IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for undergraduate entry and IELTS 6.5 or equivalent for postgraduate entry. However, there may be some variation, so please check the course pages online, or contact us if you are unsure.

The University also recognises a range of English language tests and qualifications which are recognised by the UK Home Office as Secure English language tests (SELT).

To see the list of acceptable English tests, please visit:

www.swansea.ac.uk/international/ students/requirements

Foundation and Pre-Masters CoursesWe offer Foundation Year courses to bridge any gaps between qualifications you hold already and the ones you need to begin a degree course at Swansea. This could be because you need to develop your English language skills, improve on your academic qualifications, or both.

Swansea University Foundation DegreesWe offer foundation degrees in the following subject areas for students who do not meet the academic and English entry requirements of the regular three year undergraduate degrees:

BiologyComputer ScienceEngineeringGeographyMathematicsPhysics

For full course details please visit www.swansea.ac.uk/international/ students/courses/foundation

Study options at Swansea University

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The University’s pathway provider, International College Wales Swansea (ICWS) is part of the Navitas Group and offers academic pathways in partnership with Swansea University that lead to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. ICWS is based on the Singleton Campus. Courses run by ICWS have a flexible entry system with entry points throughout the year: September, January, May and June.

Undergraduate PathwaysAn undergraduate pathway is a single course comprising of four stages of study: University foundation, and first year degree taught by ICWS, then second and final year degree taught by Swansea University

Undergraduate Pathway subjects include:

Accounting and FinanceBusinessComputer ScienceEconomicsEngineeringLaw and CriminologyMathematicsMedia and CommunicationMedical Genetics and BiochemistryMedical and Social SciencesPolitics and International RelationsPsychologyScienceSports ScienceTEFL and Translation

Postgraduate PathwaysThe ICWS postgraduate pathway is designed for students who:

• Come from an academic background difference to that of the UK or do not meet university direct entry requirements

• Require additional English language training

• Have been away from studies for a period of time

• Are looking to fine-tune skills during their undergraduate studies or employment

A postgraduate pathway comprises of two stages: a Pre-Masters programme taught by ICWS and a Masters degree taught by Swansea University

Postgraduate Pathways include:

Accounting and FinanceArts and HumanitiesBusiness ManagementBusiness Management (extended) Child DevelopmentComputer ScienceEngineeringHealth Science

For full information on all courses, fees and accommodation, please visit the ICWS website www.swansea.ac.uk/icws

Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 1792 602888

Please note that ICWS pathways are only open to non-EU students.

International Pathways

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Studying English Language with Swansea UniversitySwansea University’s English Language Training Services (ELTS) is a British Council accredited language centre which offers English language courses that can help you achieve your ambition of university study.

If you need to improve your English language and academic study skills before starting your studies, or you need support during your studies at Swansea University, ELTS can help you.

Courses at ELTSYear-Round Pre-Sessional Programmes

Our year-round pre-sessional courses are ideal if you need more time to develop your academic skills and academic English ability to the required level for university entry for foundation, undergraduate (Bachelors) and postgraduate (Masters and PhD) study.

English for University Studies

English for University Studies (EUS) is a full-time, 10 week (1 term) pre-sessional programme. This course has three entry points and is for international students who need to improve their level of English before entering a UK university at foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate level and/or who want to improve their level of general English with an academic focus. Exact course content depends on your entry level but each EUS level will help you to develop the important academic language and study skills.

*Term dates and fees are on our website

Academic Skills for Business Pre-Sessional

Academic Skills for Business Pre-Sessional (ASBP) is a full-time, 10-week (1 term) business pre-sessional programme perfect for you if you need to develop your academic skills and English language ability in business and academic English to your required level for university entry for foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate Business programmes or the Pre-Masters Management programme within the International College of Wales Swansea (ICWS).

*Term dates and fees are on our website.

Entry Requirements

To join ASBP you will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent) to begin the course. If you are applying for an MSc pathway you must provide evidence of a first degree, three year diploma or equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the IELTS level for ASBP, we recommend you study on our English for University Studies (EUS) pre-sessional programme before progressing to ASBP.

Summer Pre-Sessional ProgrammesThese are full-time courses that have three entry points depending on your level and are for international students who need more language training to meet the English language entry requirements for University, or wish to improve their study skills and have a period of orientation before starting their degree.

Term Start* Term End*

October December

January March

April June

Term Start* Term End*

October December

January March

April June

Course Term Start – End* Entry Requirements

12 week Pre-sessional

June – September Minimum Entry Level: IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent)

Desired Exit Level: IELTS 6.0 ONLY


July – September Minimum Entry Level: IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent)

Desired Exit Level: IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 and higher


August – September Minimum Entry Level: No less than IELTS 0.5 below your overall requirement

Desired Exit Level: IELTS 6.0 or higher

*Term dates and fees are on our website.

enGlISH lAnGUAGe TrAInInG ServICeS

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My current English language level is: Exit Level Minimum Number of Terms of English Required:

IELTS 4.0 IELTS 5.5 3















Entry Requirements/Terms Required for EUS

Term Start – End* Entry Requirements

July – September Minimum Entry Level: IELTS 4.0 in all components (or equivalent)

ELTS also offer other courses, including tailor made courses for groups. Further information is available on our website.

Information about fees, start dates, accommodation and applying for courses is also listed on our website:

www.swansea.ac.uk/elts

If you would like to ask us any questions or register for information, please contact [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1792 295391

Introduction to Academic Skills

Our Introduction to Academic Skills programme is a full-time, 10 week summer programme perfect for you if you do not meet the criteria for our main summer pre-sessional courses but need to develop your academic skills and academic English language ability from a basic level.

This course is an introduction to academic skills in English only and does not enable you to enter directly into the university. This programme is ideal if you need to begin your academic English learning at Swansea University.

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At Swansea we offer academic year or semester programmes with start dates in September and January.

exchange students• If your home university has a reciprocal

exchange agreement with Swansea University you can study with us as an exchange student

• You will not be charged tuition fees by Swansea University, and will pay your usual fees to your home university

• In certain cases, for example if you pay out-of-state fees in the US, it may be cheaper to enrol with us directly (see below)

See www.swansea.ac.uk/exchange for further information and how to apply

visiting/direct enrolment students• If your home university does not have a

reciprocal exchange agreement with Swansea University you can enrol with us directly

• You will either pay fees directly to Swansea University or via your home university’s Study Abroad Office, if they have a direct enrolment partnership with Swansea University

See www.swansea.ac.uk/exchange for tuition fees, how to apply and further information.

Please check with your home university study abroad co-ordinator or visit www.swansea.ac.uk/StudyAbroad (Inbound) for further information on which of these is most suitable for you.

What you can studyWe offer a wide range of modules in diverse subject areas from the following Colleges:

College of Arts and Humanities

College of Engineering

College of Human and Health Sciences

Swansea Medical School (*Biochemistry and Genetics modules only)

College of Law

School of Management

College of Science

To see a full list of modules available to study at Swansea University please view our online catalogue at: intranet.swan.ac.uk/catalogue

See the A-Z Course Directory for links to Colleges/Schools on pages 37 – 49

Pre-sessional courseAs an introduction to the UK, you can also choose to take our two week pre-sessional course on ‘British Culture and Politics Since 1945’ before the start of the regular term.

An additional fee may be payable, depending on your programme of study. See www.swansea.ac.uk/pre-sessional for details.

Find out morewww.swansea.ac.uk/exchange

www.facebook.com/swanseastudyabroad

@SU_StudyAbroad

Youtube.com/SwanseaIDO

Contact us

E: [email protected]

Tel: +44 (0) 1792 606850

SHorT-TerM STUDy ProGrAMMeS AT SWAnSeA UnIverSITy

I choose Swansea because I had always been fascinated about the United Kingdom both the history and culture. I decided that I wanted to choose a place where I could fully immerse myself into the culture and learn about a culture different from my own. My Study Abroad Advisor in Massachusetts also recommended Swansea as a study abroad destination. The academics were very different from my home university which required weekly or daily assignments, whereas most of my grades at Swansea University were dependant on one midterm paper and a final exam which I found nice because it gave me more free time to explore Swansea. Swansea University even provided me with a study abroad buddy who was able to show me around Swansea and teach me all about the city and university.

Samantha Hoffman – Incoming Exchange Student

Samantha came to Swansea in the Spring of 2013 from the University of Massachusetts, USA.

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When I was in my third year at my home university I got the opportunity to study at Swansea University. After discussing the idea with my family I decided to spend a year as a visiting student at Swansea and enjoyed it so much that after completing my undergraduate course I choose to return to Swansea to complete a Masters degree in Childhood Studies. The learning experience in Swansea University has inspired me to pursue my academic goals! I can really recommended Swansea University as a study abroad destination, it has provided me with first-class learning resources and professional and helpful teachers. The student support services in Swansea University have also been great and have helped me adapt to life in the UK. Hey guys, be brave! Take a step towards a new exciting life!

Di Yang – Visiting Student

Di initially came to Swansea University as a visiting student from Shandong Normal University, China.

Course DIreCToryWe have listed a selection of subjects available from the University. For full course listings, please use the A-Z course lists online.

For undergraduate courses go to: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses

For postgraduate taught courses go to: www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught

For information about research degrees and how to find a PhD supervisor, please go to: www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/research

For entry requirements, module details, course fees and all other information about the course, please visit the course pages via the A-Z guides on our website.

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The School of Management has a thriving student community drawn from around the globe. September 2015 saw an exciting new change as the School moved across to the brand new Campus, a £450 million development. All accounting, finance, business management and economics programmes will be taught on the new site. The School’s courses combine academic knowledge with a practical perspective to allow students to engage with industry to see how their acquired knowledge is applicable to the real world. The School of Management has an excellent track record of placing students with multinational companies, an 90% graduate employment rate and an in-house careers and placements service to help and support students in their future endeavours.

Key Features of Courses

• All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have a breadth of industrial and academic knowledge

• Highly flexible programmes

• Opportunity to undertake work placements in both the three year (single week or summer internship) and four year (year in industry) programme variants on undergraduate courses

• Support from our School of Management careers and placements service

• High contact time – our modules on undergraduate courses come with a lecture (in class sizes capped at approximately 150 students) and seminar/tutorial (in class sizes capped at 30) every single week

• ACCA accreditations available at both undergraduate and post graduate courses

• Brand new state-ofthe art facilities on the new Bay Campus

• Small seminar classes capped at 15 every week on post graduate programmes

Undergraduate Courses The School of Management offers a range of programmes in both accounting and finance areas. Our undergraduate programmes give students the opportunity to study 4-year degrees (as well as three-year programmes), incorporating a work placement (which the School will help you find) as part of the degree. A placement helps students to focus on a specific career and gain real world experience. Many employers use placements as a way to screen potential graduate recruits – with many companies hiring former placement students upon their graduation.

The following courses are available as 3-year; 4-year with one year-long placement; or 4-year with two six-month placements:

BSc Accounting and Finance

BSc Accounting

BSc Finance

Postgraduate CoursesAt postgraduate level we have divided our programmes into two suites. The first is designed for students with any undergraduate degree (even a non-quantitative one) who would now like a career in accounting or finance. The second is a suite of advanced programmes for students who have already studied some accounting and/or finance at undergraduate level (although not necessarily a degree with ‘accounting and finance’ in the title) and now wish to extend their previous studies to enhance their employability and career prospects.

For students from any academic backgroundMSc Accounting and Finance

MSc Financial Management

MSc Finance and Business Analytics

Advanced taught programmesMSc Finance

MSc International Banking and Finance

MSc Financial Forecasting and Investment

MSc Investment Management

PhD

The School of Management has a thriving community of over sixty doctoral students and provides a supportive and friendly environment in which to pursue PhD studies.

Our PhD students are based in a dedicated Graduate Research Centre; complete with office space, a common room and kitchen facilities. An integral part of our academic community, PhD students work closely with, and are supported by, academic staff within the School.

Students interested in studying a PhD in accounting or finance are able to apply to study their PhD in the following department:

Section for Accounting, Finance and Economics (SAFE)

This section houses our resources in accounting, finance, economics and econometrics. The linking logic is that all of these disciplines share an analytical framework and focus on the measurability of organisational outcomes. The section works closely with professional bodies including the Chartered Financial Adviser (CFA), the Institute of Financial Services (ifs), the Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). The section is currently working on a range of exciting projects including the application of Hawkes processes to analyse a range of issues in finance, including asset pricing and the calculation of insurance premiums; exploration of housing market dynamics within the UK; the modelling and analysis of financial market volatility and risk using high-frequency international data; and the analysis and extension of conventional quantitative tools and techniques in response to the volatility exhibited by financial series.

ACCoUnTInG & FInAnCe

www.swansea.ac.uk/som Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

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The Department of Biosciences is home to world-class researchers, state of the art teaching facilities and excellent teaching programmes.

The diverse habitats available locally set Swansea apart for Biosciences study and research. These habitats are located on the nearby Gower Peninsula (a site of Special Scientific Interest, and the UK’s first area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), in the Swansea Valley and further afield in the Brecon Beacons National Park and Pembrokeshire.

Our advanced facilities include a £4.2million suite of Science laboratories and teaching rooms. There is also an extensive range of modern analytical equipment available, specialised culture facilities for a range of organisms, and a custom-designed 12.5m coastal research vessel, the RV Noctiluca. The Department contains the £2million Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR) building,

opened in June 2005, which facilitates research on finfish and shellfish using state-of-the-art recirculation technology. The Department also has the newly built £1.35million Swansea Lab for Animal Movement (SLAM) which incorporates an electronic wall (3x4m) linked to a computer cluster for high speed processing and visualisation of movement data.

We are currently finalizing the arrangements for formally recognized, year long industrial programmes which will contribute to the already high employability prospects of our students.

Undergraduate CoursesBSc Biology

BSc Biological Sciences (with deferred specialisation)

BSc Marine Biology

BSc Zoology

BSc Biology with Foundation Year

Postgraduate CoursesMSc Environmental Biology: Conservation and Resource Management

MSc High Performance and Scientific Computing (Biosciences Route)

MRes Biosciences (7 pathways available)

PhD and MPhil Degrees

We offer high-quality research supervision and advanced research training in a stimulating, multidisciplinary environment for students pursuing MPhil or PhD research degrees. All academic staff are active researchers and the department has a thriving research culture. The following pathways are available for MRes, MPhil and PhD study:

• Behavioural Movement Ecology

• Evolutionary and Molecular Biology

• Marine Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture

• Mathematical and Statistical Ecology

• Population and Community Ecology

• Whole Organism Biology

• Wildlife Diseases and Pest Control

BIoSCIenCeS

www.swansea.ac.uk/biosci Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

The School of Management has a thriving student community drawn from around the globe. September 2015 saw an exciting new change as the School moved across to the brand new Bay Campus, a £450 million development. All accounting, finance, business management and economics programmes will be taught on the new site. The School’s courses combine academic knowledge with a practical perspective to allow students to engage with industry to see how their acquired knowledge is applicable to the real world. The School of Management has an excellent track record of placing students with multinational companies, a 89% graduate employment rate, and an in-house careers and placement service to help and support students in their future endeavours.

Undergraduate CoursesThe School of Management offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the areas of business and management. We offer our undergraduate programmes in a three-year or four-year format. Four-year programmes have the choice of one continuous year in industry (in the third-year) or two six-month placements (in the second and third year). A placement helps students to focus on a specific career and gain real world experience. Many employers use placements as a way to screen potential graduate recruits – with many companies hiring former placement students upon their graduation.

Key Features

• Opportunity to undertake work placements in both the three-year (single week or summer internship) and four-year (year in industry) programme variants on undergraduate courses

• Access to our new enterprise suite to help students start their own business

• High contact time – our modules come with a lecture (in class sizes capped at approximately 150 students) and seminar/tutorial (in class sizes capped at 30) every single week

• Support from our School of Management careers and placement service

• Opportunities to engage with industry for final year project

• External engagement (e.g. industry guest lecturers) in every module you study

• Brand new state-of-the art facilities on new bay campus.

The following courses are available as 3-year, 4-year with one year-long placement; or 4-year with two six-month placements:

BSc Business Management

BSc Business Management (Marketing)

BSc Business Management (Entrepreneurship)

BSc Business Management (Operations and Supply Management)

BSc Business Management (Finance)

BSc Business Management (e-Business)

BSc Business Management (Management Consulting)

BSc Business Management (Business Analytics)

BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management)

Postgraduate CoursesThe School offers postgraduate programmes in the areas of business and management that range from programmes for students from any undergraduate background who would like a career in business to specialist programmes for students who have already studied undergraduate business (or related subjects) and all the way to executive level courses for senior managers.

Key Features

• Intensive and integrated programme in the core business disciplines

• All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have a breadth of industrial and academic knowledge


• Scholarships available for outstanding students

• Support from our School of Management Careers Service

• Small seminar classes capped at 15 on all post graduate taught courses

MSc Management

MSc Management (Marketing)

MSc Management (Finance)

MSc Management (Human Resource Management)

MSc Management (Operations and Supply Chain Management)

MSc Management (International Management)

MSc Management (International Standards)

MSc Management (Business Analytics)

MSc Management (e-Business)

MSc Management (International Management Consulting)

PhD

The School of Management has a thriving community research and provides a supportive and friendly environment in which to pursue PhD studies.

Our PhD students are based in a dedicated Graduate Research Centre; complete with office space, a common room and kitchen facilities. An integral part of our academic community, PhD students work closely with, and are supported by, academic staff within the School.

Students interested in studying a PhD in business are able to apply to study their PhD in the following section:

Marketing, International Business and Strategy Section (MIBSS)

This section contains resources and expertise: marketing (including consumer economics and internal marketing), international business (including international and development economics), and strategy (including some elements of macroeconomics and business/government policy). The linking logic is that these disciplines focus on the outward-looking aspects of organisational behaviours.

Current research projects include strategic sales force management, emotional confidence (using functional magnetic resonance imaging to measure changes in activity in the cognitive and emotional parts of the brain), the role of experiential marketing in the retail sector, and the use of marketing techniques in the non-profit sector.

Management and Systems Section (MASS)

This section is home to our expertise in: operations management, supply chain management, human resource management, information systems, business analytics and enterprise. The linking logic is that these areas share a focus on the internal operations of organizations and new enterprises. Current research projects include: analysis of large datasets with Companies House; studies of intra-preneurship in large organisations in the United States, lean operations in the public sector, and the challenges of new consumer technologies such as social media and mobile payments.

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The School of Management has a thriving student community drawn from around the globe. September 2015 saw an exciting new change as the School moved across to the brand new Bay Campus, a £450 million development. All accounting, finance, business management and economics programmes will be taught on the new site. The School’s courses combine academic knowledge with a practical perspective to allow students to engage with industry to see how their acquired knowledge is applicable to the real world. The School of Management has an excellent track record of placing students with multinational companies, a 89% graduate employment rate, and an in-house careers and placement service to help and support students in their future endeavours.

We offer our undergraduate programmes in a three-year or four year format. Four year programmes have the choice of one continuous year in industry (in the third year) or two six-month placements (in the second and third year). A placement helps students to focus on a specific career and gain real-world experience. Many employers use placements as a way to screen potential graduate recruits – with many companies hiring former placement students upon their graduation.

Undergraduate CoursesKey Features

• Opportunity to undertake work placements in both the three-year (single week or summer internship) and four-year (year in industry) programme variants

• Dedicated placements team to help you find the right placement

• Brand new schoold of management building on the new Bay Campus


• Support from our School of Management Careers Placements Service

• External engagement (e.g. industry guest lecturers) in every module you study.

• Dedicated placements team to help you find the right placement

• Brand new state-of-the-art facilities on the new Bay Campus

The following courses are available as 3-year, 4-year with one year-long placement:

BSc Economics

BSc Economics and Business

BSc Economics and Finance

*New economics programmes coming out for 2016, please check the website for details

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The Department is home to world-class researchers, fine laboratory facilities and excellent teaching programmes. Our ethos in Computer Science at Swansea is to emphasise curiosity, originality and depth in personal study and research; to tackle problems with industrial impact in the long term; and to enjoy a stimulating intellectual culture, with an international perspective.

Undergraduate CoursesBSc Computer ScienceBSc Software EngineeringMEng ComputingMSci Computer ScienceBSc Computer Science with integrated Foundation year

The above courses are also available with one year in industry placements.

Postgraduate CoursesTaught Masters

MSc Advanced Computer ScienceMSc Advanced Software TechnologyMSc Computer ScienceMSc High Performance and Scientific Computing (Computer Science Route)

Research Degrees

MRes in Visual ComputingMRes in Logic and ComputationMRes in Computing and Future Interaction Technologies

MSc By Research Computer Science

PhD and MPhil

The Department is always keen to attract high-quality postgraduate students to join our research groups. There are three main research groups:

Future Interaction Technology; Theoretical Computer Science and Visual Computing. The following potential PhD research topics are available within Computer Science:

• Information Visualisation• Logic for Computer Science• Functional Programming• Human-Computer Interaction• Data Visualisation• Data Analysis• Computer Graphics• 3D Displays• High Performance Computing• Image Processing and Medical Imaging

CoMPUTer SCIenCe

www.swansea.ac.uk/compsci Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

• Ranked 11th in the UK for world-leading research (Research Excellence Framework 2014)

• Ranked 11th in the UK in the Guardian League Tables 2016

• High employability prospects – 100% of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation

enGIneerInG

www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

• Ranked 8th in the UK for General Engineering – The Complete University Guide 2016

• 6th in the UK for Graduate Prospects – The Times & Sunday Times University Guide 2015

• Top 10 ranking in Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014

• £120 million funding received since 2008

• 5 Star Teaching Quality – QS World Rankings

• Accredited degrees

The College of Engineering has moved to the Swansea University’s brand new £450million Bay Campus and is a cutting-edge learning environment with state-of-the-art teaching facilities.

All our activities are driven and underpinned by world leading research, as recognised by the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), where the combined score in research quality across disciplines ranks Engineering at Swansea as 10th in the UK.

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Engineering Foundation Year

We have an integrated foundation year available in all Engineering subjects (excluding Sports Science) for students who do not meet the entry requirements for year one entry.

Postgraduate Courses AerospaceMSc Aerospace Engineering MSc by Research in Aerospace EngineeringPhD or MPhil Aerospace Engineering

Chemical MSc Chemical Engineering

MSc by Research in Chemical Engineering

MSc by Research in Fuel Technology

PhD or MPhil Bio-Chemical Engineering

MSc by Research in Desalination and Water Re-use

PhD or MPhil Chemical Engineering

Civil MSc Civil Engineering

MSc Computer Modelling and Finite Elements in Engineering Mechanics

MRes Computer Modelling in Engineering

MSc by Research in Civil Engineering

PhD or MPhil Civil Engineering

Computational Erasmus Mundus MSc in Computational Mechanics

MSc Computer Modelling and Finite Elements in Engineering Mechanics

MRes Computer Modelling in Engineering

PhD or MPhil Civil Engineering

Communications MSc Communication Systems

MRes Communication Systems

PhD Advanced Telecommunications

Electronic and ElectricalMSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering

MSc by Research in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MSc Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy

PhD or MPhil Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Materials MSc Materials Engineering

MRes Materials Engineering

MRes Steel Technology

MSc by Research in Materials Engineering

PhD or MPhil Materials Engineering

MechanicalMSc Mechanical Engineering

MSc by Research in Mechanical Engineering

PhD or MPhil Mechanical Engineering MedicalMSc by Research in Medical Engineering

MSc by Research in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

MSc by Research in Bio-process Engineering

NanotechnologyMSc Nanoscience to Nanotechnology

PhD or MPhil Nanotechnology

MSc by Research in Nanotechnology

Sports & Exercise ScienceThe Guardian University Guide 2015 has recognised Sport and Exercise Science at Swansea University as being 8th in the UK. We prepare our graduates for their future careers, our research is at the cutting-edge, and we have high-profile placements with major sporting teams and venues.

Sports Science support has now become an integral part of all elite-sport, with most sports employing the services of sport scientists to maintain their advantage over their opponents. Research active staff, state-of-the-art laboratories and high quality sporting facilities make Swansea a leading location in the UK for research and teaching in Sport and Exercise Science.

Undergraduate Courses

BSc Sports Science

Postgraduate Courses MSc by Research in Sports Science

PhD/MPhil Sports Science

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Undergraduate Courses BEng – three year undergraduate courseMEng – four year undergraduate course which students complete with a Masters level degree.

All courses with a year abroad or industry placement add an additional year of study. Courses marked * have a year in industry option Courses marked ** have a study abroad option

AerospaceBEng/ MEng Aerospace Engineering*

Chemical

BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering*

CivilBEng/MEng Civil Engineering*

Electronic and ElectricalBEng/ MEng Electronic and Electrical

Engineering*/**

Environmental BEng/ MEng Environmental Engineering*

MaterialsBEng/MEng Materials Science and Engineering* BEng Sports Materials

Mechanical BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering*/**

Medical BEng/MEng Medical Engineering

The Department of English Language and Literature at Swansea University is ranked 7th in the UK for research excellence. English Literature has had a profound influence on social, political and cultural movements, including women’s rights; race equality; youth sexual awareness and our lecturers are specialist researchers in these fields. English Language/TESOL extends your understanding of the English language and communication. BA students can take a Certificate of English Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA) and MA students can take a TKT Practical Certificate. Swansea’s Creative Writing programme includes fiction, short story, poetry drama (including Dramaturgy), screenwriting and creative non-fiction. We have links with the National Theatre Wales and open-mic poetry events at local venues such as the Dylan Thomas Centre.

Swansea is the only University in the UK to offer the unique BA Honours English-Chinese Translation and Interpreting programme to students with a native or near-native command of Chinese etc.

Undergraduate CoursesSingle and Joint honours courses are available, see website for information.

BA English Language BA English-Chinese Translation and InterpretingBA Language and CommunicationBA English with Creative WritingBA English with Gender BA English Language and English Literature BA TESOL and English Language BA TESOL and English Literature BA English Literature

Postgraduate CoursesMA in Chinese-English Translation

and Language TeachingMA English LiteratureMA TESOLMA Creative Writing

Research Degrees(MA by Research, MPhil and PhD) • Applied Linguistics • English Literature • Creative Writing

enGlISH lAnGUAGe & lITerATUre

GeoGrAPHy

The Department of Geography provides state of the art facilities including two computer laboratories dedicated to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, specialist laboratory for stable-isotope ratio analysis and more. Our research environment and the impact of our research were both judged to be 100% world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014). Teaching in the department is supported by over 30 academic and research staff making it amongst the largest geography departments in the UK.


Undergraduate CoursesBA/BSc Geography

BA Human Geography

BSc Physical Geography

BSc Geography with integrated Foundation Year

BSc Physical Earth Science

BSc Geography and Geo-Informatics

BSc Geography with European Studies

BSc Joint Honours Geography and Social Policy

BSc Joint honours Geography and any of the following additional subjects:

American Studies / English / History / Welsh

BA Joint honours Geography with languages including a year abroad (4 year programme):

• Spanish with a year studying in Spain

• French with a year studying in France

• German with a year studying in Germany

BA Joint Honours Geography and American Studies• 4-year programme with a year studying in

North America

Postgraduate CoursesMSc Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change

MSc Geographic Information and Climate Change

MSc High Performance and Scientific Computing (Geography Route)

MSc By Research Earth Observation

MSc By Research Environmental Dynamics

MSc By Research Glaciology

MSc By Research Global Environmental Modelling

MSc By Research Global Migration

MSc By Research Media Geographies

MSc By Research Social Theory and Space

MSc By Research Urban Studies

Research Degrees

The Department is offering a range of new postgraduate research degrees. The MSc by Research would normally terminate after a year. However, under appropriate circumstances, this first year of research can also be used in a progression to Year 2 of a PhD degree. Being nominally a one year degree, this is distinct from an MPhil which is a two year degree. MPhil and PhD study are available in both Human Geography and Physical Geography in areas including:

• Environmental Dynamics

• Glaciology

• Global Environmental Modelling and Earth Observation

• Migration, Boundaries and Identity

• Social Theory and Urban Space

www.swansea.ac.uk/englishEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

www.swansea.ac.uk/geographyEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

ScholarshipsGraduates who achieve a 1st degree in their BA study are awarded a full-tuition fee excellence scholarship and graduates who achieve a 2.1 degree are awarded a merit scholarship and only have to pay £1,000 to continue to study a one-year full-time Masters programme in the College of Arts and Humanities.

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• Rated Top in the UK for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2014)

• Ranked Top 10 in the UK for research impact (Research Excellence Framework 2014)

• Rated as one of the Top 20 Geography Departments in the UK (Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2015)

History and Classics is a large and thriving department ranked in the top 30 in the UK. Our expertise spans from the ancient cultures and languages of Greece, Rome and Egypt to the history of late twentieth-century Europe. Our staff are not only leading scholars in their field but also committed to teaching and public engagement. We work with museums, heritage organisations and the media to promote the public knowledge of history and classics.

Undergraduate CoursesSingle and Joint Honours courses are available, visit the website for more information.

BA Ancient History

BA Classical Civilisation

BA Classics

BA Egyptology

BA Ancient and Medieval History

BA History

Postgraduate CoursesMA History

MA Ancient History and Classical Culture

MA Ancient Egyptian Culture

MA Ancient Narrative Literature

MA Medieval Studies

The department seeks to attract research students in the following areas:

• Egyptology• Greek and Roman history• Classical Archaeology• Ancient technology• The Ancient Novel and Narrative Fiction • Medieval, Early Modern and Modern History


HISTory & ClASSICS

The College draws together the disciplines of ageing, health, social care, social policy and psychology, and is the largest provider of health care education in Wales, providing an exciting and dynamic environment in which to study and further an academic or professional career. With 20 professorial staff, the College’s mission is to conduct high quality international research that meets the needs of the people of south-west Wales and beyond.

Undergraduate Courses

Healthcare BSc Healthcare Science (audiology)

BSc Health and Social CareBSc Medical Sciences and HumanitiesBSc Nursing – Winner of the 2014 Nurse

Education Provider at the Student Nursing Times Awards

M.Ost Advanced Initial Degree in OsteopathyBSc Professional Nursing Studies

Social CareBSc Social PolicyBSc Social Work – ranked 6th in the UK

by the Guardian University Guide, 2014BSc Criminology and Social PolicyBSc Geography and Social PolicyBA Social History and Social PolicyBA Politics and Social Policy

Postgraduate Courses

AgeingMSc Gerontology and Ageing Studies

ChildhoodMA Childhood Studies

MA Developmental and Therapeutic Play

MSc Child Public Health

HealthcareMSc Long Term and Chronic Condition

Management

MSc Health Care Management

MSc Public Health and Health Promotion

MSc Public Health and Partnerships in Care

Social careMSc Social Research MethodsMSc Social Work

Research Degrees

AgeingMPhil/PhD Ageing Studies

ChildhoodMPhil/PhD Children and Young People’s

HealthcareDoctorate in Professional Practice

MPhil/PhD Health studies

MPhil/PhD Health Policy

MPhil/PhD Health Economics

MPhil/PhD Heath Psychology

MPhil/PhD Health Humanities

MPhil/PhD Nursing

MPhil/PhD Public Health

MPhil/PhD Healthcare Management

Social care – ranked 1st in Wales by a research assessment exercise!MPhil/PhD Mental Health

MPhil/PhD Social Policy

MPhil/PhD Social Work and Social Care

Research centres include:• Centre for Innovative Ageing (CIA)

• Children and Young People’s Health and Well-Being (CCYPHW)

• Swansea Centre for Health Economics (SCHE)

HUMAn & HeAlTH SCIenCeS

www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/hcEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

www.swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences/internationalstudentsEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

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lAnGUAGeS, TrAnSlATIon & CoMMUnICATIon

Language, Translation and Communication is home to research and teaching in Modern Languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish, Translation and Interpreting and Communication.

Studying translation and interpreting gives you the opportunity to work intensively with languages, acquiring a high level of knowledge in foreign languages and refining the command of your native language. Translation and interpreting also offers excellent job prospects. We work with employers to ensure that useful workplace skills are embedded in teaching and we encourage students in looking for work. All students benefit from our dedicated language labs with access to language channels and an extensive archive of foreign language films.

Swansea is the only University in the UK to offer the unique BA Honours English-Chinese Translation and Interpreting programme to students with a native or near-native command of Chinese Mandarin, plus a high level of competence in English as a foreign language.

Undergraduate CoursesBA Modern Languages, Translation & InterpretingBA English-Chinese Translation and Interpreting

Postgraduate CoursesMA Professional Translation (one or two year options available)

MA in Translation and Interpreting

MA Chinese-English Translation & Language Teaching

Media & Public Relations

Media and Public Relations at Swansea are ranked 1st in the UK for student experience (NSS, 2015), and in the top 20 (13th) in the UK in the Guardian University Guide, 2016. The programmes have broad vocational, theoretical and international outlooks that reflects the challenges and opportunities of our media-rich world. From print and broadcast media to cinema and television, digital publishing, social networking, and public relations, the media increasingly defines the way we interact with our society. Our programmes include modules in professional writing/journalism, visual communications and media design, video and documentary making, PR, branding and promotion, communication, theory, film and history.


BA Media and CommunicationBA Public and Media Relations

Postgraduate CoursesMA in International Journalism

MA Communication, Media Practice & PR

MA Digital Media

Erasmus Mundus Journalism, Media & Globalisation

Graduates from Languages, Translation and Communication are employed in translation and interpreting, journalism, media and PR; marketing, sales and advertising; education; commercial, industrial and public sectors; business; art, design and culture.


www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/ltcEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

lAW & CrIMInoloGy

Studying law at Swansea University College of Law will enable you further develop your intellectual abilities, in a professional and cosmopolitan environment which attracts students from all over the world.

Whether your interests lie in our Undergraduate /Postgraduate/Professional Programmes or research schemes, you will be guided in your studies by internationally recognised academics and practitioners who are specialists in their chosen fields. The College of Law offers inter alia a wide range of renowned LLM degrees, which give students the advantage of choice and specialism in Commercial, Maritime, Trade and Intellectual Property Law.

The College prides itself on its high calibre teaching and research activities, which have recently been commended by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Individual staff research specialisms cover a wide spectrum of subject areas – from theoretical to empirical approaches and covering areas as diverse as Commercial Law, Crime, Human Rights, Family, Intellectual Property Law, Maritime Law, Socio-Legal and the interdisciplinary study of Law.

Undergraduate CoursesLLB LawLLB Business Law *subject to validationLLB Law (Crime and Criminal Justice) LLB Law joint honours with one of the

following subjects: American Studies / Criminology / French / German / History / Media / Politics / Spanish

Postgraduate CoursesLLM in International Maritime LawLLM in International Trade LawLLM in International Commercial LawLLM in International Commercial and Maritime LawLLM Intellectual Property & Commercial PracticeLLM Oil and Gas Law

Professional CoursesGraduate Diploma in Law (GDL)Legal Practice Course (LPC)

ResearchThe expertise in the College of Law is wide andsupervision may be undertaken in many areas oflaw, including legal theory, global law, internationallaw, European law, environmental law, criminal lawand evidence, human rights law, public andadministrative law, family law, ethics and philosophyand socio legal studies. The Research Centres can

provide guidance on particular research strengths.Please visit our website for details on our centres:

• Centre for Global Legal Priorities• The Centre for Criminal Justice and Criminology• Centre for Environmental and Energy Law and Policy• Hywel Dda Institute• Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law

Criminologywww.swansea.ac.uk/law/criminology

You will have the opportunity to learn about crime,the criminal justice system and cutting edge themesin criminological debates from leading experts inthe field. We specialise in the application ofCriminological knowledge to the workings of theCriminal Justice System and this is strongly reflected in the exciting range of diverse and cutting-edge modules on offer.

Undergraduate CoursesBSc Criminology and Criminal Justice

BSc Criminology & Psychology

BSc Criminology and Social Policy

LLB Law and Criminology

Postgraduate CoursesMA Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology

www.swansea.ac.uk/lawEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

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Rated as one of the top 25 Mathematics departments in the UK, and within the top third in the world, Swansea is an excellent environment for the study of mathematics. We have a global academic staff coming from countries including China, Poland, USA, Russia, Germany, Ukraine and others.

Students studying in the department have access to one of the finest mathematics libraries in the UK and our graduates have progressed to earn employment with companies including AXA, BA, Deutsche Bank, Shell Research, Zurich Financial Services, Government and more. We are currently finalizing the arrangements for formally recognized, year long industrial programmes which will contribute to the already high employability prospects of our students.

Undergraduate CoursesBSc Mathematics (with Integrated Foundation)

BSc Mathematics

BSc Pure Mathematics

BSc Applied Mathematics

BSc Mathematics for Finance

MMath Mathematics

Postgraduate CoursesMSc Mathematics and Computing for Finance

MRes Stochastic Processes: Theory and Application

MSc By Research Mathematics

PhD and MPhil

The Department of Mathematics offers high-quality research supervision and advanced research training in a stimulating and multidisciplinary environment. We welcome students from around the world onto our MPhil and PhD programmes. These are available in areas including:

• Algebra and Topology

• Analysis and Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

• Stochastic Analysis

MATHeMATICS

www.swansea.ac.uk/mathsEmail: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

MeDICIne

Founded in 2004 Swansea University Medical School is one of the fastest growing medical schools in the UK and is recognised as a centre of excellence in world-class medical teaching and research. Indicators of the Schools research excellence are demonstrated in the Schools performance in REF (2014); joint 1st for research environment; 2nd in the UK for research quality and 95% of research submitted assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Located in the heart of the Swansea University Singleton Park Campus, the Medical School delivers a comprehensive education and training portfolio, from undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to professional graduate training and research. The Medical School also works closely with NHS partners in achieving excellence in teaching, research and clinical service.

Undergraduate CoursesBSc Genetics

BSc Biochemistry

BSc Medical Biochemistry

BSc Medical Genetics

BSc Medical Science

BSc Biochemistry and Genetics

Launched in 2015, the MSci degree is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research focused year to the Medical School’s existing three-year BSc degrees. Much of the first three years will be in common for these schemes, but the MSci offers specialist training in a broad range of laboratory techniques during the third year as preparation for an intensive year-long advanced research project during the fourth year.

MSci Genetics

MSci Biochemistry

MSci Medical Genetics

MSci Medical Biochemistry

MSci Biochemistry and Genetics


Taught Masters

MSc/PG Dip Applied Analytical Science (LCMS)

PG Certificate in Applied LCMS

MSc/ PG Dip/PG Cert Autism and Related Conditions

MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Health Data Science

MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Health Informatics

MSc/ PG Dip/PG Cert Leadership for the Health Professions (part-time distance learning)

MSc/PGDip/PGCert Medical Radiation Physics

MSc/PGDip/PGCert Nanomedicine

Research DegreesDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Doctor of Medicine (MD)Master of Philosophy (MPhil)Masters by Research (MRes)

MRes /DProf Education for the Health Professions

MRes Health Informatics

MRes Life Science and Healthcare Enterprise

MRes Medicine and Life Sciences

The research activity at the Medical School is centred around its interdisciplinary research enterprise, the Institute of Life Science (ILS). Valued at £100 million, the ILS is home to research activity that covers the spectrum of medicine and health care from laboratory-based biomedicine to public health, population sciences and health services. Thanks to the interdisciplinary ethos as the ILS, researchers dedicated to all of these areas can work together seamlessly on complex medical problems that have both biological and social impacts, such as diabetes and mental health disorders.

Candidates will be asked to nominate their preferred research areas from a range of potential topics for research students.

www.swansea.ac.uk/medicine Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

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• Swansea is in the top third of Mathematics departments in the world (QS World University Rankings 2015)

• Rated 4th in the UK for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2014)

• High employability prospects – 90% of our graduates in work or further study within 6 months of graduation

• Our students are high achievers: 80% obtained a 1st or 2:1 degree in 2014

• 94% of our graduates are in full-time employment or further study within 6 months of graduating

PHySICS

www.swansea.ac.uk/physicsEmail: [email protected]: +44 1792 602600

The Physics Department at Swansea University is an excellent environment for the study of physics. Teaching is informed by research undertaken at the highest international levels, spanning aspects of particle physics theory and antimatter science via studies of antihydrogen, through to the physics and applications of lasers, cold atoms and quantum control theory.

Members of our teaching staff are internationally renowned and have previously worked at prominent institutions such as CERN, Princeton Institute for Advanced Studies, MIT and Havard.

Our state of the art facilities include a £4.2m suite of Science laboratories and teaching rooms. The facilities have been refurbished as part of the University’s ongoing commitment to enhance the learning and teaching environment, and has resulted in significantly upgraded facilities to teach a higher level of transferable laboratory techniques and skills. Specialist equipment includes a low-energy positron beam with dedicated instrumentation for the study of positronium; a number of continuous-wave and pulsed laser systems; scanning tunnelling microscopes; near-field optical systems; Raman Spectroscopy microscopes; a 72 CPU parallel cluster; access to the IBM-built ‘Blue C’ Supercomputer at Swansea University which is part of the shared use of the teraflop QCDOC facility based in Edinburgh.


Undergraduate CoursesBSc Physics

BSc Physics (with Integrated Foundation Year)

BSc Theoretical Physics

BSc Physics with Nanotechnology

BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology

BSc Physics with a Year Abroad (4 years)

MPhys Physics (4 years)

MPhys Physics with a year abroad (5 years)

MPhys Theoretical Physics (4 years)


Taught MastersMSc High Performance and Scientific Computing (Physics Route)

Research DegreesMSc By Research Antimatter Physics

MSc By Research Cold Atoms and Quantum Optics

MSc By Research Laser Physics

MSc By Research Lattice Gauge Theory

MSc By Research Nanotechnology

MSc By Research Quantum Fields & Strings

MSc By Research Theoretical Particle Physics

PhD and MPhil

The Department of Physics offers high-quality research supervision and advanced research training in a stimulating and multidisciplinary environment. We welcome students from around the world onto our MPhil and PhD programmes to research in areas including:

• Fundamental Atomic Physics

• Condensed Matter and Nanoscale Physics

• Analytical Laser Spectroscopy

• String Theory, quantum gravity and the AdS/CFT correspondence

• Lattice gauge theories, QCD

• Supersymmetric field theory, perturbative gauge theory

• Field theory in curved spacetime

• Physics beyond the standard model

• Cold Atoms and Quantum Optics

• Quantum Control and Optimisation

• Medical Imaging (MRI)

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• Ranked 12th in the UK for research intensity (Research Excellence Framework 2014]

• High employability prospects – 90% of our graduates in work or study within six months of graduation

• Excellent links with CERN in Switzerland offering students the opportunity of summer placements.

• 90% of physics research at Swansea is regarded as world-leading or internationally excellent and we have a global academic staff coming from countries including China, Italy, India, Spain, the Netherlands and others.

The Department of Political and Cultural Studies is ranked 21st in the UK for research excellence. Our programmes equip students with the skills they need to be prepared for the challenges we all face in a world that is rapidly changing. Our staff are specialist researchers and teachers of International Relations, International Security, Development studies, Human Rights, Politics, Public Policy and War and Society. Swansea is the only University in the UK to offer the unique MA in Development and Human Rights. Our programmes offer study abroad, work placements and we have strong links with British Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, local AM offices, military and humanitarian organisations.


BA American Studies (3 year and 4 year option available with a year in the USA)

BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics

BA Politics

BA International Relations

BA War & Society

Postgraduate CoursesMA Development & Human Rights

MA Gender and Culture

MA International Security and Development

MA International Relations

MA Politics

MA Public Policy MA War & Society

We also offer extended MA programmes, (4 semesters) which include a semester abroad in either the Philippines or USA.

Research DegreesThe Graduate Centre for Arts and Humanities hosts the research programmes for the areas in this department. Three distinct research degrees,

each of which requires you to conduct original research on a specific topic:

PhD (3 years full-time – 6 years part-time)MPhil (2 years full-time – 4 years part-time)MA by Research (1 year full-time – 2 years

part-time)

Graduates are employed in government, politics, the military, foreign affairs and humanitarian organisations marketing, sales and advertising; education; commercial, industrial and public sectors; business; art, design and culture; media; social and welfare professions.

PolITICAl & CUlTUrAl STUDIeS

www.swansea.ac.uk/politics Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 1792 602600

PSyCHoloGy

Psychology is a growing, research-led department and provides a friendly, supportive learning environment with instruction from world-class researchers. Our aim is to provide an outstanding learning experience for all students (the last Teaching Quality Assessment judged our teaching ‘Excellent’).

The Department of Psychology brings together over 20 academic staff with dedicated research technicians and administrative support staff. Our state-of-the-art research facilitates include a high-density EEG lab, eye-tracking lab, several tDCS labs, psychophysiology and conditioning labs, a virtual reality lab, social observation suite, and general use spaces. We have established links with the Institute of Life Science Imaging Centre, where staff and students conduct fMRI and MRS research, and across Wales via the Wales Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience.

The Department of Psychology is in a unique position of offering an international student mentor to all international fee-paying Psychology students. Once enrolled, international students are able to make individual appointments with the mentor regarding any concerns about lecture materials, essays, assignments, examinations and general enquiries.

Undergraduate CoursesBSc Psychology

BSc Criminology and Psychology

Postgraduate CoursesMSc Abnormal and Clinical Psychology

MSc Research Methods in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

MSc Research Methods in Psychology

Research Degrees MPhil/PhD Psychology

MPhil/PhD Heath Psychology Psychology research is organised around three broad themes:

• Brain and Behaviour• Cognition and Perception • Clinical and Health Psychology

These themes support smaller, emerging interests in learning and behaviour, and evolutionary behavioural science.

There is a long tradition of Psychology research excellence at Swansea, having established internationally renowned psychopharmacology, nutrition, human performance, and sleep laboratories. Current research strengths in cognitive and clinical neuroscience look set to continue this success for many years to come. All academic staff in Psychology are active researchers and many are internationally recognised in their areas of expertise. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, 44% of our research was judged to be world leading (4*). We were one of only four psychology departments to achieve a 100% 4* rating (maximum possible) for the reach and significance of its work.

The Department of Psychology participates in the University’s interdisciplinary Language Research Centre and is also a constituent member of the Wales Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, a research initiative to enhance collaborations in neuroscience.

www.swansea.ac.uk/psychology Email: [email protected]: +44 1792 602600

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What next? Taking your first steps as a Swansea University student

We will email enrolment information to the address provided so please check your emails regulary. Everything international students need to know about enrolment:

www.swan.ac.uk/international/students/enrolment

International Welcome and orientationSwansea University and Students’ Union look forward to welcoming you to our campus community. We want you to have the best experience possible and make the most of your time with us. We have put together a packed programme of events to help you settle in, meet other students and find out about all the support we provide and the great opportunities that are available to you as a Swansea University student.

To find out more about welcome and orientation, please visit:

www.swansea.ac.uk/isas/pre-arrival/orientation

Freshers’ Week Freshers’ week checklist:• Collect University ID Card from Fulton House

• University Registration in Fulton House (if you haven’t already enrolled)

• Register with Swansea Dentist by taking your form to the Dental practice, ground Floor Horton building

• Register with Swansea Doctor by taking your form to the Health Centre Ground Floor Penmaen building

• International Students: register with police (if required) at Student Support Services, ground Floor Keir Kardie Building

• Visit the Sports Village and 360 Beach and Watersports

• Visit Swansea City Centre / Gower / Mumbles

• Go to a get connected WiFi drop in session in the Library

• Go to your academic department to attend undergraduate induction and enrol on your modules (Monday) or taught postgradaute induction (Wednesday)

Visit the Fresher’s Fair in the Fulton House marquee to: • See what services, facilities and events are on offer

from the Students’ Union

• Find out about the 170 student clubs and societies in Swansea

• Sign up to sports, clubs and societies

• Meet the representatives from local and national businesses

• Go to the Fresher’s ball

• Enjoy yourself!

The Application Process

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requested to meet the conditions. For example, academic

qualifications and English language test results, when you receive them. If you meet the

requirements, your offer will be made unconditional.

Please allow 2 days for the CAS to be issued AFTER the deposit payment has been received into

the University account. The deposit can sometimes take 10 days to clear. Once we have

received all of the information we need the CAS will be issued. Please contact us about your CAS if you have any queries.

Once the CAS has been received, you can now apply for the visa if it is within three months of the start date of the course. You can also apply for ATAS clearance, if required.

All students can apply for accommodation from February as long as they have an offer.All students can book their place on the Meet & Greet Service from Heathrow Airport.

See page 37 for the available courses and go

online for further information

Apply online using OnTrack. Go to the website here:

www.swansea.ac.uk/ international/students/apply

You must send all documents requested to show you meet the requirements.

Offers can take up to 15 days to be processed.

Please email us if you have still not received an offer

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Expenditure Average cost per week Swansea Average cost per week London

Rent including energy bills, water and insurance

£100.00 £150.00

Internet Included in the cost of University accommodation Included in the cost of University accommodation

Leisure Spending £25.00 £86.00

Food £40.00 £50.00

Travel costs £10.00 £22.00

Finance FeesThe fee you pay will depend on your choice of course and classification as either an international or home/EU student. All course fees are on the course page itself on our website. Please find your course from the A-Z guides.

Undergraduate: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses

Postgraduate: www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate

International Student DepositSwansea University asks for a deposit from all international students (non-EEA) as a result of the Tier 4 visa arrangements. You must pay a £2,000 deposit before we can issue your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which you will need for your visa application.

For more information, please visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/visacasletterforinternationalstudents

other Costs Visa costs – information on visa costs are listed on our website with advice on applying for the visa also.

NHS Surcharge – this is a new fee introduced by the UK Government. Information about this is also on our website.

Please visit our International Student Advisory Service website for information on visa and immigration costs and issues: www.swansea.ac.uk/isas Course costs – students should check the course information pages for additional costs applicable for the course, which are in addition to the course fee and accommodation.

Cost of living The cost of living in Swansea is relatively low compared to many other cities in the UK. However, it is still vital that any potential student prepares their finances before they attend University.

On average students studying at Swansea will spend between £6,000 and £9,000 (over 40 weeks) on living costs, which includes the cost of accommodation. There are examples of average costs of weekly expenses below, which are a guide only:

UKVI requires Tier 4 applicants to have a minimum amount of funds in your bank account when applying for a visa. There are details rules and regulations surrounding this. Please visit our visa and immigration for information and guidance on this.

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USA: Complete the FAFSA on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov This application generates your Institutional Student Information Records (ISIR) which Swansea University can now receive electronically. You will need the Swansea University School Code, which is G08586.

Canada: Canada Student Loans are issued and managed through the National Student Loans Service Centre, and are usually applied for at provincial level. Please visit www.canlearn.ca for full details on the application process and eligibility information. Our 4 digit Educational Institution code is PUCM.

north America loans

Discount incentive for paying your fees in fullIf the fee that you are required to pay directly to the University exceeds £8,000 and payment of that fee is made within the first two weeks of your official course start date then you are entitled to receive a discount of 2%. Discount is only made available to students who pay fees personally (it is not available to corporate sponsors).

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What do our students say about Swansea University?www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/why-swansea/our-students

If you are a prospective international student and would like more information about our courses, you can contact us by filling out our international enquiry form:www.swansea.ac.uk/international/contactus/makeanenquiry

Tel: +44 (0)1792 602600 Fax: +44 (0)1792 295839Email: [email protected]

Meet us in your countryTo find out when our International Development staff are visiting your country, please visit:www.swansea.ac.uk/international/contactus/meetusinyourcountry

Take a virtual tour around the campus:www.swan.ac.uk/virtual-tour

For country specific information and details on our in-country offices in Nigeria, India, Pakistan and China, please visit www.swan.ac.uk/international/students/your-country

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open DaysUndergraduate: 10th October • 31st October 2015

We understand international students cannot make it to our Open Days, therefore we sometimes film them and stream them live on our website. To register for these, please contact us to register your interest and we can send you an email reminder of when these will be happening: [email protected] If you cannot make the Open Day live stream, you can view our other media online such as our videos and virtual tours.

Postgraduate: 2016 dates to be announced

Meet and Greet Service New arrivals can use the University’s Meet and Greet service, which runs from London Heathrow airport. We want to make sure that your first journey to Swansea is as smooth as possible, so we offer this service to all new International and EU students at a small cost per student. Details of the service, including costs, pick up times and pick up locations will be available on the website close to the time. You will also be sent details in our regular emails that you will receive from us after submitting an application.

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Getting to SwanseaIf you are not able to use the meet and greet service, or if you are arriving at an airport other than London Heathrow, you will need to make your own way to Swansea.

Unfortunately the International Development Office is unable to make travel bookings on your behalf; however, we can provide you with information on the best way to get here.

London Heathrow Airport or London Gatwick Airport: The National Express coach company runs buses directly from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports to Swansea. This is the cheapest and easiest way to travel. Transfer times are approximately 4 hours (Heathrow) and 5.5 hours (Gatwick).

For further information, please visit the National Express website: www.nationalexpress.com

You can also travel by train from both Heathrow and Gatwick Airport.

Information on rail services can be found on the National Rail Enquiries website: www.nationalrail.co.uk

Swansea Bus Station or Train Station: If you are arriving at Swansea Bus Station or Train Station, we suggest you take a taxi to the University. There are taxi ranks outside both the bus station and the train station.

If you wish to utilise public transport, Swansea operates a metro bus service (Long Purple Bus – No. 4) that departs from the train station and central bus station and it stops outside Fulton House on the University’s Singelton campus.

Hendrefoelan Student Village: From Swansea Bus Station, we advise you to take a taxi to the Student Village but Bus No.82A departs from the main bus station and stops outside the Residential Services Building.

For Swansea City bus timetables, please visit: www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/south_west_wales/journey_planning/timetables

Cardiff Airport Cardiff Airport is the airport closest to Swansea. There is no direct bus link to Swansea, however, you can catch a shuttle train from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Central Station. From there you can catch a train, National Express or Greyhound coach to Swansea. Travel from Cardiff Central Station to Swansea takes about 1 hour.

Further information can be found at the Airport Information Desk upon arrival or on the Cardiff International Airport website: www.cardiff-airport.com/en/airport

Contact UsInternational Development Office, Marketing and Internationalisation Department, Singleton Park, Swansea, Wales, UK SA2 8PP

Email: [email protected]: +44 (0)1792 602600

www.swansea.ac.uk/international

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